Dark Royal is a dark, vivid shade in the blue color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #000D85, which equals rgb(0, 13, 133) in RGB and hsl(234, 100%, 26%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C100 M90 Y0 K48, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#000D85 - RGB
0, 13, 133 - HSL
234°, 100%, 26% - CMYK
100, 90, 0, 48 - Family
Blue - Tone
Dark, vivid
About Dark Royal
Blue shades feel trustworthy, calm and professional. This family includes cyans, teals, skies and navies, and it is the most common choice for technology, finance and healthcare brands. It works well for buttons, headings, illustrations and brand accents. Text in white is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 15.04:1. Its complementary color is #857700.
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Dark Royal color codes
| HEX | #000D85 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(0, 13, 133) |
| HSL | hsl(234, 100%, 26%) |
| HSV | 234°, 100%, 52% |
| CMYK | 100%, 90%, 0%, 48% |
| Decimal | 3461 |
Shades and tints of Dark Royal
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#D5D7EB - 100
#AAAED6 - 200
#8086C2 - 300
#555EAE - 400
#2B3599 - 500
#000D85 - 600
#000B6F - 700
#000959 - 800
#000743 - 900
#00042C - 950
#000216
Color harmonies for Dark Royal
- Complementary
#857700≈ Olive - Analogous −30°
#005085≈ Dark Capri - Analogous +30°
#350085≈ Dark Iris - Triadic +120°
#85000D≈ Dark Red Tone - Triadic +240°
#0D8500≈ Dark Green Tone - Split 150°
#853500≈ Dark Cinnabar - Split 210°
#508500≈ Avocado
Contrast and accessibility of Dark Royal
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Dark Royal | Aa | 15.04:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Dark Royal | Aa | 1.40:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Dark Royal
background-color: #000D85;color: #000D85;background-color: rgb(0, 13, 133);background-color: hsl(234, 100%, 26%);:root { --color-dark-royal: #000D85; }class="bg-[#000D85]"Colors similar to Dark Royal
- Dark Blue Tone
#000085 - Navy
#000080 - Dark Blue
#00008B - Dark Cobalt
#001B85 - Dark Bright Blue
#0D0D77 - Dark Ultramarine
#0D0085 - Dark Bright Royal
#0D1877 - Dark Bright Ultramarine
#180D77 - Dark Indigo
#1B0085 - Deep Bright Blue
#11119C - Dark Bright Cobalt
#0D2277 - Dark Sapphire
#002885
More blue shades
- Light Dusty Cobalt
#979EBA - Pale Dusty Cobalt
#AFB5CA - Very Pale Dusty Cobalt
#C8CCDA - Palest Dusty Cobalt
#E0E2EB - Darkest Royal
#000533 - Very Dark Royal
#00095C - Deep Royal
#0011AD - Medium Dark Royal
#0015D6 - Pure Royal
#0019FF - Medium Light Royal
#293EFF - Light Royal
#5263FF
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Dark Royal?
The HEX code for Dark Royal is #000D85.
What is the RGB value of Dark Royal?
Dark Royal has an RGB value of 0, 13, 133 (rgb(0, 13, 133)). In HSL it is 234°, 100%, 26%.
What text color should I use on Dark Royal?
Use white text on Dark Royal. White text has a contrast ratio of 15.04:1 and black text has 1.40:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Dark Royal?
The complementary color of Dark Royal is #857700. Analogous colors #005085 and #350085 also pair well.